The CIA World Factbook 2017

The CIA World Factbook 2017

<div><B>A country-by-country guide to the world.</B><BR><BR>From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, <I>The CIA World Factbook 2017</I> offers complete and up-to-date information on the world’s nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016.<BR><BR>For each country, <I>The CIA World Factbook 2017</I> includes:<BR><BR>• Detailed maps with new geopolitical data<BR>• Statistics on the population of each country, with details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure<BR>• New data on military expenditures and capabilities<BR>• Information on each country’s climate and natural hazards<BR>• Details on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation<BR>• Facts on transportation and communication infrastructure<BR><BR>Also included are appendixes with useful abbreviations, international environmental agreements, international organizations and groups, weight and measure conversions, and more. Originally intended for use by government officials, this is a must-have resource for students, travelers, journalists, and businesspeople with a desire to know more about their world.<BR></div>